TV preview: 'Fosters' is a twist on family drama

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Take a black-white lesbian couple; the biological child of one; their adopted Latino twins; a troubled girl right out of juvie; and an ex-husband. Add in a whole lot of complications. And you get "The Fosters," a new family drama that  despite its oh-so-diverse cast  is a lot like a lot of shows that went before. Except that Jennifer Lopez is an executive producer.

Watch • 10 and 11 p.m. Monday, ABC Family The Week Ahead

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Teen Wolf

A new wolfpack threatens Scott.

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America's Got Talent

A new season begins; Heidi Klum joins the judging panel.

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CMT Music Awards

Jason Aldean and Kristen Bell host.

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Game of Thrones

Robb tries to win over the Freys; Jon faces a tough test; Bran discovers a new gift.